Woolworths is set to implement changes to its rewards programme, prompting questions about whether customer loyalty is genuinely being rewarded or manipulated. The specifics of the changes have not been detailed, but they aim to enhance the customer experience and engagement with the brand.

A Delta Air Lines flight, Delta 1076, reported a close encounter with a firework while descending towards Chicago Midway International Airport during the Fourth of July celebrations. The pilot informed air traffic controllers about the incident just before landing on Saturday night, indicating that the firework made contact with the aircraft.

Emirates Airlines has announced plans to introduce more flights and modern aircraft to its services in South Africa. The airline aims to enhance its offerings and improve connectivity in the region.

PM News profiles an award-winning female pilot who flew Ibom Air’s new Airbus A220-300 from Canada to Uyo, Nigeria. The report says she had already held her position before the aircraft arrived and that Ibom Air had previously recognised and celebrated her as the woman leading its flight crew. The story highlights her role in the delivery flight and the airline’s earlier public acknowledgement of her leadership within its cockpit team.

Nigerian carrier Air Peace has acknowledged widespread flight disruptions that have caused delays, cancellations and disrupted travel plans for passengers. According to the airline, the problems stem from a combination of a bird strike, adverse weather conditions, technical issues and delays in the availability of Jet A1 aviation fuel. The disruption comes amid growing frustration among Nigerian air travellers over repeated flight delays and cancellations.

Akwa Ibom State-owned carrier Ibom Air has reached a milestone of about five million passengers, according to Tribune Online. The airline has also expanded its fleet with an Airbus A220-300, which recently arrived at Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo. The developments highlight the Nigerian carrier's growth in passenger traffic and operational capacity.